My guess...they are pulling rounds from storage for those guns...wonder what that failure rate will look like.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2022
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I don't know if the Russians do still but ironically enough Israel still makes 100mm tank ammunition for Soviet tanks. As does a Belgian firm. I guess any country with significant amounts of T-55's or variants in active service might desire to still manufacture ammunition for them if they have the practical industrial capacity to do so.
They could probably source tank ammunition from North Korea or something with less issues.
This makes sense.
Jesus christ at least the T-62 has a smoothbore, T-55 is functionally a bigger badder WW2 medium tank.
I wonder if they are just planning an iron wall to march their infantry behind while the arty fires ahead...try and roll over Ukrainian positions with all the metal...It certainly feels like a Russian solution.
M-55S have the excellent (if still rifled) L7 gun though, T-55's have literal WW2 cannons first mounted on the SU-100.
Yeah the performance of a gun is mostly ammunition-related, but I would not be full of confidence if I was in a tank with a cannon older than my grandfather.
I think the main issue is that Russia supposedly had 10,000 T-72's and like 3,000 T-80's in storage so they would've never conceivably run out of tanks to the point they'd be dragging out T-55's after a year of fighting. I don't think anyone was even thinking T-55's were being kept in any sort of storage for reserve use.
Either they're thinking they don't want to waste a better tank in their Invasion of Ukraine since losing a T-55 is only slightly more prone to being lost then a T-72 with how they are using them so if your going to lose a bunch of tanks, might as well lose a hundred crappy T-55's instead of ninety T-72's/T-80's or they have far less tanks they can easily refurbish... or both.
Yup, M-55S has fairly modern fire control, sensors, and practically the same gun as mounted on M60's, 2 first Merkava models and basic M1's. That's what makes it a considerably different tank. It doesn't have the protection of modern tanks, but it has considerably better offensive capabilities than the base model, and even some newer eastern tanks.
a) The industrial facilities that can handle refurbishing T-72's are already working at 100% with that and combat damaged tanks.
b) No need for modern parts that are in short supply.
There are also rumors that the T-72's in storage took the brunt of looting and pilfering over the decades due to the popularity of the model in both Russian and third world armies, creating a large market for their parts. And then the crappy storage conditions did the rest... A tank like this can be brought back into service after full depot treatment... but it's going to take a lot of work and a full set of new internals, as such a tank is little more than hull and turret in need of clearing out of random scrap, sanding and general cleaning. If they are lucky the engine block may also still be there, in need of similar treatment.
c) T-80's are famed for being expensive and a PITA to service even in their good days. And those are pretty well gone.
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Looks like Ukrainian forces have liberated Nova Kakhovka, which means they likely now control both sides of the dam there, as well as the canal that sends fresh water to Crimea.
This also provides a reinforced bridgehead across the river there, for use in liberations of future areas of Ukraine, both to the north and south of the dam.
Edit: Looks like there may have been a rotation of Russian troops that was taken advantage of, and the news is unclear.
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Now the UKR general staff are withdrawing the statement; not sure if fighting is on going, or if a rotation of Russian troops was mistaken for a withdrawal.
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Video of the attempted Maritime drone (USV) Attack on Sevastopol by Ukrainian Forces on March 22nd. One drone was stopped by the harbor boom, two more destroyed inside of the harbor.
Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Apparently Crashed After Striking Power Lines somewhere in Donetsk Oblast, killing both crew members.
Russian Lancet Drone managed to destroy a Ukrainian 122mm Self Propelled Gun in spite of Anti-Drone netting.
Another Uncommon Russian 240mm Self Propelled Tyulpan Mortar Apparently Bonked into Oblivion by Ukrainian Artillery
Ruined Cities that Russia Has Occupied are becoming Tourist Attractions for Russian citizens.
Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Apparently Crashed After Striking Power Lines somewhere in Donetsk Oblast, killing both crew members.
Russian Lancet Drone managed to destroy a Ukrainian 122mm Self Propelled Gun in spite of Anti-Drone netting.
Another Uncommon Russian 240mm Self Propelled Tyulpan Mortar Apparently Bonked into Oblivion by Ukrainian Artillery
Ruined Cities that Russia Has Occupied are becoming Tourist Attractions for Russian citizens.
A member of one of the Volunteer Battalions formed in Tatarstan formed last Summer discusses his story and experiences and how his battalion was decimated in combat in the subsequent months of operation. A lot of the usual issues crop up. Uneven and substandard training. Having to purchase most of their own equipment. Faulty and defective weapons issued. Dealing with officer corruption. Underpaid what was promised. As a highlight he apparently avoided the 'human wave' assaults of Vuhledar that occurred in the past few months which really decimated the battalion he belonged to.
Another (Ukrainian) article on Russian military pay apparently facing widespread delay.
www.pravda.com.ua
Russian BREM-1 Recovery Vehicle Attempting to Extricate a T-90M Tank that Lost a Track.
First Documented Loss of this Particular Jamming and Electronic Recon Vehicle Eliminated by Guided Ukrainian Artillery Strike.
Pictures of allegedly captured Ukrainian UAV's modified to drop munitions paired with Starlink Terminals.
A dozen Mi-24 Attack Helicopters that North Macedonia Purchased from Ukraine back in 2001 are not being considered to be transferred to Ukraine as military aid a mere twenty plus years later.
Another (Ukrainian) article on Russian military pay apparently facing widespread delay.
Russian soldiers stop receiving salaries: complaints coming from all over Russia
The conscripts and contract soldiers in Russia are not paid promised salaries, allowances and social benefits.
www.pravda.com.ua
Russian BREM-1 Recovery Vehicle Attempting to Extricate a T-90M Tank that Lost a Track.
First Documented Loss of this Particular Jamming and Electronic Recon Vehicle Eliminated by Guided Ukrainian Artillery Strike.
Pictures of allegedly captured Ukrainian UAV's modified to drop munitions paired with Starlink Terminals.
A dozen Mi-24 Attack Helicopters that North Macedonia Purchased from Ukraine back in 2001 are not being considered to be transferred to Ukraine as military aid a mere twenty plus years later.
18 German Leopard 2 Tanks and 40 Marder IFV's to Arrive in Ukraine along with a "significant" amount of other military aid.
Russian Media Reports that Ukraine Has Purchased "Almost All" of China's FPV Drone Market. Ukraine is Documented in Using FPV Drones as Kamikaze Drones.
Mobilized Russians Stating that DPR Forces Abandoned Their Positions, Leaving them Behind. Also complaints about lack of fire support or delivery of food, water and ammunition etc.
Short Twitter Thread on M110 Semi-Automatic Marksman/Sniper Rifles That Entered Ukrainian Service Last September.
Partisan Activity Allegedly Responsible for the Explosions at Multiple Buildings in Occupied Melitopol including State Security Buildings, Barracks for Russian Troops, and a repair base.
Russian Media Reports that Ukraine Has Purchased "Almost All" of China's FPV Drone Market. Ukraine is Documented in Using FPV Drones as Kamikaze Drones.
Mobilized Russians Stating that DPR Forces Abandoned Their Positions, Leaving them Behind. Also complaints about lack of fire support or delivery of food, water and ammunition etc.
Short Twitter Thread on M110 Semi-Automatic Marksman/Sniper Rifles That Entered Ukrainian Service Last September.
Partisan Activity Allegedly Responsible for the Explosions at Multiple Buildings in Occupied Melitopol including State Security Buildings, Barracks for Russian Troops, and a repair base.
France to increase 155mm Artillery Production though atm that just means France alone will send Ukraine 2000 155mm shells a month instead of 1000. They are also sending Ukraine the SAMP-T Air Defense System.
Germany and other EU Nations Confirming they will be sending Ukraine over 100+ Leopard 1 Tanks in the Near Future.
Ukrainian RAM II Loitering Munition Striking a Russian Tor Air Defense System and Grad MLRS Apparently.
Satellite Imagery Showing Expansion of Wagner PMC Cemetaries.
Ukraine Showing Off a Variety of Foreign Donated Vehicles in Ukrainian Service Including Stykers, Challengers, Marders, Roshel Senators, and Cougar MRAPs.
As you can tell from the picture, Canada has apparently been annexed by Ukraine. It's for the best.
Germany and other EU Nations Confirming they will be sending Ukraine over 100+ Leopard 1 Tanks in the Near Future.
Ukrainian RAM II Loitering Munition Striking a Russian Tor Air Defense System and Grad MLRS Apparently.
Satellite Imagery Showing Expansion of Wagner PMC Cemetaries.
Ukraine Showing Off a Variety of Foreign Donated Vehicles in Ukrainian Service Including Stykers, Challengers, Marders, Roshel Senators, and Cougar MRAPs.
As you can tell from the picture, Canada has apparently been annexed by Ukraine. It's for the best.
OTOH, +1 for good spy work.
OTOH, -1 for posting it on twitter while the conflict is ongoing... even if Russian IT had this particular hack discovered and plugged it's likely that info and vulnerability wasn't as widely disseminated to the entire military... and now it's hanging out there like Anthony Weiner's wiener...
That seems less like an IT hack and more like socialotechnical hack involving the officer's wives.
Does nothing to contradict my point that putting your epic spy pwn on twitter while the war is still ongoing is kinda sorta super dumb.
It does help drive paranoia on the other side, while on the other hand, how do you fix OPSEC unaware soldier families? Countless armies and corporations try to fix that since decades and it still happens, what are they gonna do?
The aforementioned pledged French AMX-10RC Armored Fighting Vehicles Spotted in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Marine Tankers Operating T-64's instead of T-80's.
Swedish FBS-56 ATGM System In Service With Ukraine.
Recently Made Pakistani 120mm Mortar Bombs in Service with Ukrainian Forces in Bakhmut, Likely Purchased Through a Third Party.
Abandoned Russian T-72B Tank Allegedly Taken Out by a Precisely Dropped Grenade Through the Drivers Hatch
Ukrainian Marine Tankers Operating T-64's instead of T-80's.
Swedish FBS-56 ATGM System In Service With Ukraine.
Recently Made Pakistani 120mm Mortar Bombs in Service with Ukrainian Forces in Bakhmut, Likely Purchased Through a Third Party.
Abandoned Russian T-72B Tank Allegedly Taken Out by a Precisely Dropped Grenade Through the Drivers Hatch